Are you feeling stressed about the expenses that come with the “Back-to-School” spending? Just like the holiday season, back-to-school season comes around at the same time every year yet it tends to sneak up on us. With inflation, this year’s back-to-school might be a bigger challenge for your budget. Back-to-school shopping is one of the […]
Ready to Get Money Smart?
Are you ready to get money smart? Individuals plan better when introduced to financial concepts. This helps people make better choices to meet their finanacial goals. Money Smart Week is a national public education program coordinated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Their mission is to empower people with the knowledge and skills to […]
Saving for the Unexpected
Have you ever experienced an unexpected expense such as a car repair, an unplanned visit to the doctor or dentist or replacing a broken appliance? I know that I have. According to a 2017 Federal Reserve report, when faced with a hypothetical emergency expense of only $400, 4 in 10 adults stated they were unable […]
